You’re climbing up a route, and suddenly you notice the next bolt looks different from the previous ones you clipped into. Is it super rusty? A spinner? Does it look warped or modified? Or does it just seem “off”? Whatever the reason, it’s crucial to identify these variances and be sure the bolt is safe … More Bomber vs Sketchy Bolts
The Access Fund Conservation Team, Emily Hernandez (@em.hern) and Karson Leonard (@karsonlleonard), and the BACC will be in the Bay Area visiting various gyms (@movementgymsbayarea, @dogpatchbouldering, @benchmarkclimbin), mid June! Come say hello and stop by to learn more about conservation in the outdoors and win some awesome raffle prizes! Schedule: Indian Rock, Berkeley – Sunday, … More Access Fund is visiting the Bay Area! June 12-16
Climbers often mark important or hard to see holds with chalk, resulting in what we call a tick mark. We, as climbers, may find it visually appealing, but other patrons of the area or land managers don’t always agree. It’s an obvious mark that a climber has been there and many non-climbers consider it unsightly. … More Tick Marks: The Climber’s Graffiti
Earlier in December we were informed by local climbers that a large tree had fallen over and was obstructing some of the climbs on Butt Rock in Mt Diablo State Park. After notifying Save Mount Diablo, and Mt Diablo State Park, they removed the tree and the climbs are now accessible once more. Thank you to the … More Butt Rock, Mt Diablo State Park, December 2021
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